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B491 XRN

1985 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,974 mi
Last recorded12,974 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB491 XRN
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 12,974 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2010 12,947 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 11,271 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 11,271 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 10,230 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 9,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 8,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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How Reliable is the Ford Granada?

Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,975
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
26,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,564
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,983
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,014
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,995
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B491 XRN is a 1985 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 58,205 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Granada fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B491 XRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Granada typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 41 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B491 XRN registered?

B491 XRN is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B491 XRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B491 XRN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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